How early should I arrive at the airport?

To ensure trouble-free check-in and on-time flights, we recommend that passengers arrive at the following times:

Passengers with checked luggage

Check-in time until

Latest check-in

Inter-island flights

1h30 min

30 min

Domestic flights Terminal 1 Lisbon

2h00 min

1h00 min

Domestic and European Flights

1h30 min

45 min

Intercontinental Flights

2h30 min

1h00 min

Passengers without checked luggage

Without check-in

With check-in

Inter-island flights

40 min

20 min

Domestic flights Terminal 1 Lisbon

1h05 min

50 min

Domestic and European Flights

50 min

30 min

Intercontinental Flights

1h10 min

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Note:The times herewith defined should be observed in relation to the estimated time of departure of your flight.Reservations may be cancelled to accommodate standby passengers in the event of late arrival at the luggage counter.

Did you Know:

At some airports, travel time between check-in counters and baggage sorting hall is about 40 minutes.

After the closing of check-in, technical and production, related procedures of documentation may take up to an average of 25 minutes before everything is ready for departure.

About 15% of delays on our flights, sometimes up to 30 minutes, are caused by passengers who arrive late at the airport.

At some airports the route between check-in and the boarding gate, with security procedures, may take longer than 40 minutes.